US Bridges

US 160 E over Tattle CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 14 T 23 N R 1 E · Structure no. 4456

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,092
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Tattle CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 160 E over Tattle CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesTattle CR
LocationS 14 T 23 N R 1 E
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.63815, -90.91216
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,092 (2024)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$426,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Tattle CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Tattle CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Tattle CR carry?

About 1,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Tattle CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Tattle CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.